Questions from Statistics Principles


Q: Between 1980 and 2016, the percent of adults in the United

Between 1980 and 2016, the percent of adults in the United States who were overweight more than doubled from 15% to 40%. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (a) Construct a graphic tha...

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Q: The following USA Today–type graphic illustrates the ideal family size

The following USA Today–type graphic illustrates the ideal family size (total children) based on a survey of adult Americans. (a) What type of graphic is being displayed? (b) Describe any problems wit...

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Q: The following pie chart displays the position played by the most valuable

The following pie chart displays the position played by the most valuable player (MVP) in the National League of Major League Baseball from 1931 through 2018. Explain how the graphic is misleading. Wh...

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Q: The intention of the following graph is to display the ages of

The intention of the following graph is to display the ages of U.S. presidents on Inauguration Day. Explain any problems you see with the graph.

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Q: Explain how the following graph is misleading. /

Explain how the following graph is misleading.

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Q: The following is a USA Today–type graph. /

The following is a USA Today–type graph. (a) Explain how it is misleading. (b) What could be done to improve the graphic?

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Q: The graph shows the median income for females from 2010 to 2017

The graph shows the median income for females from 2010 to 2017 in constant 2017 dollars. (a) How is the graph misleading? What does the graph seem to convey? (b) Redraw the graph so that it is not mi...

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Q: The following relative frequency histogram represents the proportion of employed people aged

The following relative frequency histogram represents the proportion of employed people aged 15–74 years old who are members of a union. (a) Describe how this graph is misleading. What might a reader...

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Q: Sample: 20, 13, 4, 8, 10

Sample: 20, 13, 4, 8, 10

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Q: Time of day measured in military time

Time of day measured in military time

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